CDB approves USD50 million to restore economic stability, build resilience in BVI
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD50 million (mn) loan to the Government of the British Virgin Islands. The funds will support efforts to restore economic stability and build resilience following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Damage and loss as a result of the natural disasters were estimated at over USD3.6 billion, equivalent to more than 300 percent of the British Virgin Islands’ annual gross domestic product (GDP).
“This policy-based loan came about as a result of consultation and collaboration between CDB and the Government of the British Virgin Islands. It responds to the urgent need to restore livelihoods and essential services following the impact of the 2017 hurricanes. The funding will provide immediate liquidity support to the Government, as well as lay the foundation for wide-ranging reforms to enhance the country’s resilience and growth,” said Dr. Justin Ram, Director of Economics, CDB.
The policy-based loan is structured around two themes:
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